ARRT Registry Review: Patient Care
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| Which blood vessels are best suited for determination of pulse rate? Superficial arteries; Deep arteries; Superficial veins; or Deep veins..... | Superficial arteries. The radial pulse is the most often used.
Lange Q&A pg. 1
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| An iatrogenic infection is one caused by....Physician intervention; Blood-borne pathogens; Chemotherapy; or Infected droplets? | Physician intervention. Examples include infection following surgery and nausea or other illnesses following prescribed drug use.
Lange Q&A pg. 1
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| A radiographer who discloses confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals can be found guilty of: Libel; Invasion of privacy; Slander; or Defamation? | Invasion of privacy. However, if the information is detrimental or otherwise harmful to the patient, the radiographer may also be accused of defamation. Spoken defamation is slander; written defamation is libel.
Lange Q&A pg. 1
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| What is the FIRST treatment for extravasation of contrast media during an IV injection? Apply a hot compress; Apply a cold compress; Apply pressure to the vein until bleeding stops; or Remove the needle and locate a sturdier vein immediately? | Pressure should be applied to the vein until bleeding stops. The a cold pack can be applied to the area to relieve pain and elevate the part.
Lange Q&A pg. 6
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| The medical abbreviation meaning "after meals" is which of the following? tid; qid; qh; or pc | The abbreviation pc means after meals.
Lange Q&A pg.
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| The normal average rate of respiration for a healthy adult patient is which of the following? 5 to 7 breaths/min; 8 to 12 breaths/min; 12 to 20 breaths/min; or 20 to 30 breaths/min | Between 12 to 20 breaths/min for an adult. It is much higher for children, which is 20 to 30 breaths/min
Lange Q&A pg. 12
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| Which of the following is the most effective method of sterilization? Dry heat; Moist heat; Pasteurization; or Freezing? | Moist heat
Lange Q&A pg. 8
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| In pediatric imaging, a neonate usually describes which of the following. Preschooler; Toddler; Infant; Newborn? | Newborn
Lange Q&A pg. 14
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| The practice that is used to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria is termed? Antisepsis; Disinfection; Sterilization; Medical Asepsis? | Antisepsis
Lange Q&A pg. 14
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| In reviewing a patient's blood chemistry, which of the following BUN ranges is considered normal? 0.6 to 1.5 mg/dL; 4.5 to 6 mg/dL; 8 to 25 mg/dL; or Up to 50 mg/dL | 8 to 25 mg/dL is normal range for BUN. Normal creatinine levels are 0.6 to 1.5 mg/dL
Lange Q&A pg. 8
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| A cathartic is used for which of the following? Inhibit couching; Promote elimination of urine; Stimulate defecation; or Induce vomiting | Stimulate defecation
Lange Q&A pg. 5
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| What is the needle angle that is usually recommended for IV injections? 90 degrees; 75 degrees; 45 degrees; or 15 degrees | 15 degrees
Lange Q&A pg. 5
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| A small container holding several doses of medication is termed which of the following? An ampoule; A vial; A bolus; or A carafe | A vial
Lange Q&A pg. 2
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| In classifying IV contrast agents, the total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water defines which of the following? Osmolality; Toxicity; Viscosity; Miscibility | Osmolality
Lange Q&A pg. 2
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| The legal doctrine res ipsa loquitur means which of the following? A matter settled by precedent; A thing or matter settled by justice; The thing speaks for itself; Let the master answer | The thing speaks for itself
Lange Q&A pg. 3
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| An inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism is termed which of the following? Vector; Fomite; Host; Reservoir | Fomite
Lange Q&A pg. 3
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| In which stage of infection do the infective microbes begin to multiply? Latent period; Incubation period; Disease phase; Convalescent phase | Incubation period
Lange Q&A pg. 3
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| Another term used to describe nosocomial infection is which of the following? Iatrogenic; Healthcare-associated infections; Droplet; Airborne | Healthcare-associated infections
Lange Q&A pg. 5
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| The medical term for hives is which of the following? Vertigo; Epistaxis; Urticaria; Aura | Urticaria
Lange Q&A pg. 10
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| If a radiographer performed a lumbar spine exam on a patient who was supposed to have an elbow exam, which of the following charges may be brought against the radiographer? Assault; Battery; False imprisonment; or Defamation | Battery
Lange Q&A pg. 11
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